stay
UK/steɪ/US/stei/
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释义
v.
To remain in a place
停留，留下
v.
To continue to be in a particular state
保持（某状态）
v.
To live somewhere temporarily, as a guest
暂住，留宿
n.
A period of staying somewhere
逗留期间
词根拆分
词根派生=stay
经古法语 ester/estai，来自拉丁语 stāre（站）。stay 就是继续立在原地不走。由此而来：stay home（待在家）、stay calm（保持冷静，即「立在那个状态里」）、a two-night stay（两晚的逗留）。
词根 st 还连着 376 个词常用搭配
- 1.stay at home待在家
- 2.stay calm保持冷静
- 3.stay in touch保持联系
- 4.overnight stay过夜逗留
例句
- 1.
Please stay here until I get back.
请待在这儿，等我回来。
- 2.
Try to stay calm during the interview.
面试时尽量保持冷静。
- 3.
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel.
我们很享受在酒店的这次逗留。